Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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What's happening
Active this week
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MAS spearheaded the GL1 initiative, leading to the establishment of the GL1 Organization in Singapore.Some support1 report
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Regional bodies, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Asian Development Bank, are discussing the infrastructure funding needs and annual investment requirements for Southeast Asia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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MAS measures mobilize private capital and supports infrastructure financing ecosystem for Asia.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched COSMIC to help commercial banks enhance defenses against financial crime and share risk information.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tampered wallets caused significant financial losses involving digital assets.Some support1 report
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MAS is advancing institutional experimentation around tokenized finance while Luna PR expands its footprint in Singapore and Hong Kong.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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DBS, Airwallex, and Mastercard joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative, focusing on stablecoin regulation and tokenized cash adoption.Some support1 report
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MAS operates within Singapore's financial system.Well supported40 reports5 developments inside
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Authorities are advised to consider implementing new market rules in Singapore.Some support1 report
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Millennium Management, specializing in Japanese government bonds, faced adverse strategy impacts due to yen rate volatility and filed regulatory records with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Central bank policies are diverging, with the Singapore dollar gaining appeal as an alternative to the yen amid BOJ rate hikes.Some support1 report
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Chee Hong Tat has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Some support1 report
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Robinson has been appointed as the chief economist for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Some support1 report
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MAS forecasts inflation in Singapore due to conflict-driven supply chain issues.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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CBUAE participated in the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok and held bilateral discussions with the Bank of Korea and MAS.Some support19 reports1 development inside
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Monetary Authority of Singapore held meetings on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.Some support3 reports
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore appointed Loh Khum Yean to its board.Some support3 reports
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MAS allocated funds to Amundi, while SGX implemented smaller board lot sizes and listed Jardine companies.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Geopolitical risk amid Middle East conflict involving the Monetary Authority of Singapore.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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DBS loan growth is reported to be trailing the broader growth of the Singapore banking system.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Cardoso led CBN engagements with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to strengthen financial links between Nigeria and Singapore.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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MAS tightened monetary policy to strengthen the Singapore dollar.Well supported34 reports
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Singapore Parliament passed legislation granting statutory power to regulate systemically important banks.Some support1 report
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ST Engineering and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding contribute to STI earnings while MAS pursues appreciation of the Singapore dollar.Some support1 report
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Shawn Loh asked the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to monitor the impact of TLAC.Some support1 report
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MAS and MOF plan to introduce tax exemptions and other measures to strengthen Singapore's competitiveness.Some support2 reports
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MAS, GPFG, and other institutions participated in the NSE anchor book, alongside Morgan Stanley leading foreign investment flows.Some support1 report
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Bill mandates alignment with international FATF standards, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore overseeing financial regulation within Singapore.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore regulates and reports on the national bond market issuance.Some support4 reports
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India and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are collaborating on developing standards for integrated payment systems.Some support1 report
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The Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) is rolling out across the Alipay+ ecosystem, involving MAS and several acquiring partners.Some support1 report
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MAS rolled out a tokenised bills pilot and stablecoin regime in Singapore.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Gemini received an MPI license from MAS to serve customers in Singapore, with Cameron Winklevoss as President and Tyler Winklevoss as CEO.Some support1 report
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore organized FinTech initiatives in Singapore.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Gan Kim Yong discussed the Monetary Authority of Singapore's recent regulatory changes concerning investment funds in Singapore.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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MAS strengthens Singapore's fintech hub position under the leadership of Gan Kim Yong.Some support3 reports
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A vague incident involving Hougang, Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Xiaohongshu, and DBS was reported on August 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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CEO resignation impacts company leadership structure while MAS considers Parliament's views on insurance acts.Some support2 reports
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Companies are merging to build financial market infrastructure, which requires approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.Some support2 reports
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MAS regulates financial services in Singapore to maintain a competitive edge against rival financial hubs.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Piyush Gupta, Deputy Chairman of MAS, authored a book and contributed to MAS advisory panels regarding Singapore's financial sector.Some support1 report
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore guards against inflation driven by geopolitical risks related to the Iran conflict.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Debia Pte. Ltd. announced a strategic investment and partnership with Newland Digital Technology Co., Ltd. on August 1, 2026. Debia is based in Singapore and operates under MAS licensing.Some support1 report
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MA Singapore initiatives support investor participation.Some support1 report
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Gan Kim Yong, chairing the MAS, explained policy on establishing FFI to promote AI adoption in Singapore.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Monetary policy manages economic stability as conflict impacts energy markets and trade routes.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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MAS surveys professional forecasters on economic outlook, noting conflict escalation in the Middle East as a downside risk to growth.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Financial institutions in Malaysia and Singapore are integrating Danantara into the KSSK Plus framework under new oversight directives.Some support1 report
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SGX is listing Astrea bonds and proposing new investment frameworks for retail investors in Singapore.Some support1 report
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BIS hosts a mirror of MAS website content, alongside historical facts about Singapore and Malaysia's economic relationship.Some support1 report
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Thailand signed an MoU on cybersecurity cooperation and exchanged regulatory updates.Some support1 report
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Central banks, including Bank Indonesia, MAS, and RBA, are participating in the EMEAP forum.Some support1 report
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore appointed HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Deutsche Bank to arrange a bond.Some support1 report
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore approved the Bank of China as a primary dealer in Singapore.Some support2 reports
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On July 10th, three separate developments were reported: Deloitte published findings on Singapore's market performance, MA Singapore boosted capital market liquidity, and Malaysia led the IPO market in H1 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Hawkish Fed sentiment and MAS policy decisions are driving currency movements in Singapore.Well supported8 reports4 developments inside
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MTI and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are now jointly managing the inflation outlook for Singapore.Well supported18 reports1 development inside
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List.Some support1 report
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Singapore and Shanghai are competing as financial hubs for the global gold trade market.Some support1 report
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MAS proposes PCC framework to deepen Singapore's role as a risk management hub.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Monetary Authority of Singapore
Events traced to Monetary Authority of Singapore, step by step, newest first- Visa's new Singapore hubs may increase MAS's regulatory oversightVisa's new Singapore hubs may increase MAS's regulatory oversightPossible
- Market volatility may prompt MAS to monitor financial stability risksMAS may need to monitor financial stability amid global market volatilityPossible
- Cyber threat review may prompt MAS to tighten financial sector securityMAS may face pressure to enforce stricter security standards for financial institutions.Possible
- MAS may need to adapt oversight amid digital economy growthDigital transformation in Singapore may require MAS to enhance financial regulatory oversightPossible
- New Johor-Singapore zone may increase MAS's financial oversightMAS may increase financial oversight of the new Johor-Singapore economic zonePossible
- JS-SEZ investment could increase regulatory scope for MASJS-SEZ investment could increase regulatory scope for MASPossible
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- MAS may need to monitor regulations amid AI sector growthMAS may need to monitor financial regulations amid AI sector growthPossible
- Monetary authority of Singapore must regulate new SAF hubMAS must oversee financial and regulatory framework for new SAF hubPossible
- Regional energy push may increase regulatory demand for MASMAS may see increased demand for regulatory expertise in regional energy projectsPossible
- Singapore's regulator may monitor increased investment flows from IndonesiaThe Monetary Authority of Singapore may need to adjust oversight due to increased Indonesian investment flows.Possible
- Policy review could prompt MAS to adjust financial frameworksPolicy consideration of UBI and wealth distribution may prompt MAS framework review.Possible
- APEC agreement may reinforce MAS's role in regional financial stabilityAPEC agreement to strengthen financial systems reinforces MAS's regulatory mandateLikely
- AI data center expansion may influence MAS's financial stability monitoringAI data center expansion may influence MAS's financial stability monitoringPossible
- MAS may adjust regulations to support LNG and low-carbon energy dealsMAS may adjust financial regulations to support new LNG and low-carbon energy investmentsPossible
- MAS may monitor Aegis's $809 million acquisition fundingMAS will monitor Aegis's large-scale debt and equity fundraising in SingaporeLikely
- New digital trust program may influence MAS's approach to digital paymentsNew digital trust program may influence MAS's approach to digital paymentsPossible
- MAS may review rules after comments on SGX liquidityMAS may review market rules following comments on SGX liquidity issuesPossible
- MAS monitors financial health of Singapore-based PhaosMAS monitors financial data from Singapore-based companies like PhaosPossible
- Monetary Authority of Singapore may adopt new FSB AI governance standardsMonetary Authority of Singapore may adopt new FSB AI governance standardsLikely
- Stablecoin/local currency gap may prompt MAS regulatory reviewMAS may need to address the gap between stablecoin infrastructure and local currency needsPossible
- New payment services may increase MAS's regulatory oversightMAS must monitor increased cross-border payment volume from new checkout services.Likely
- Market fears over bank health may prompt MAS to increase monitoringMAS may increase monitoring as market fears challenge Singapore's bank stabilityPossible
- Cruise expansion may increase foreign currency flow into SingaporeIncreased cruise traffic may boost foreign currency flows into Singapore's financial systemPossible
- Singapore's stablecoin consultation defines MAS's digital asset frameworkHow could Singapore's stablecoin consultation affect the Monetary Authority of Singapore?Likely
- MAS may face increased oversight due to surging ILP salesMAS may face increased regulatory oversight due to surging ILP sales and rising misrepresentation claimsPossible
- Singapore dollar may weaken amid Asian currency trendsSingapore dollar may weaken amid broader Asian currency trendsPossible
- Tokenization trend may require MAS to update regulatory frameworksMAS may need to adapt regulatory frameworks to manage global tokenized capital flowsPossible
Around Monetary Authority of Singapore this week
News at the entities that move Monetary Authority of Singapore most-
Middle East OperationalA carrier departed San Diego for deployment to the Middle East, while Trump addressed war readiness against Iran and joked about Dana White.Moves Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Singapore StructuralAsian markets traded higher on November 10, 2026, as investors tracked global market movements.Moves Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Circle StructuralCalifornia Resources production averages 95% of Brent crude before hedges, while the company plans to acquire Crimson's pipeline network and is involved in the stablecoin infrastructure race.Moves Monetary Authority of Singapore
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parliament StructuralNew Zealand considers compulsory voting in Australia, while the Electoral Commission reports low turnout in NZ elections.Moves Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Financial Action Task Force StructuralFATF designated North Korea as a high-risk jurisdiction on November 1, 2026.Moves Monetary Authority of Singapore
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International Monetary Fund OperationalMathias Cormann and the International Monetary Fund highlighted stalled income convergence at a recent joint meeting.Moves Monetary Authority of Singapore
Connections
The 40 strongest of 97, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Singapore Structural
MAS functions as the central bank and primary financial regulator, executing monetary and financial policy for the sovereign state of Singapore.
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Gan Kim Yong Structural
Gan Kim Yong serves as the Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Loh Khum Yean Structural
MAS formally appointed Loh Khum Yean to serve on its board.
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MTI Operational
MTI and MAS actively coordinate and issue joint statements regarding Singapore's inflation outlook and economic data.
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Edward S. Robinson Structural
Edward S. Robinson serves as Chief Economist for the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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APEX Structural
APEX operates under a license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Gemini Structural
MAS granted the necessary operational license for Gemini to operate within the regulated financial ecosystem.
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BitGo Structural
BitGo operates under the regulatory oversight and license of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Middle East Operational
Middle East geopolitical risks and supply disruptions influence global energy costs and inflation pressures relevant to MAS.
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Jio Platforms Transactional
MAS invested in Jio Platforms during its Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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Alvin Tan Structural
Alvin Tan serves as a board member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Bank Indonesia Operational
The two central banks are partners in the EMEAP network, with leadership duties, such as hosting meetings, rotating between them.
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Chee Hong Tat Structural
Chee Hong Tat serves as Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Indonesia Structural
MAS standards are used by Indonesian financial planning to define required annual investment flows and policy impacts.
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Nomura Operational
Nomura analyzes and forecasts policy shifts made by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, which governs its operational environment.
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Financial Action Task Force Structural
MAS operates as a national regulator required to adopt and implement the international standards set by the FATF.
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DBS Structural
DBS operates as a regulated clearing member within the financial system overseen and monitored by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Circle Structural
Circle's business operations, including deals and acquisitions, are contingent upon receiving approval and clearance from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Bank of China Structural
MAS formally designated BOC as a primary dealer, establishing a functional dependency.
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International Monetary Fund Operational
MAS and IMF engage in formal coordination, with the IMF validating MAS's monetary policy stance and officials meeting at global forums.
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parliament Structural
MAS operates under the legal and regulatory framework established by the Parliament.
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FED Operational
The policies of the FED and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are interdependent, influencing global currency values and shared economic challenges.
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India Operational
The two entities are jointly involved in the development of integrated payment system standards.
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Ledger Structural
The Monetary Authority of Singapore regulates Ledger, particularly concerning financial security and loss prevention.
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Jamaica Transactional
a deal or exchange
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Piyush Gupta Structural
Piyush Gupta serves as an appointed expert contributing to the MAS Financial Centre Advisory Panel.
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Brian Tan Mentioned together
Brian Tan forecasts that the Monetary Authority of Singapore will raise its exchange rate policy slope.
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Andrew Yeo Structural
Andrew Yeo's company operates under the formal regulatory oversight of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Bank of Thailand Operational
The two central banks maintain an operational relationship characterized by the exchange of regulatory updates and formal cybersecurity cooperation agreements.
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Central Bank of Nigeria Operational
CBN and MAS engage in formal discussions regarding financial development and sector regulation.
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HSBC Transactional
MAS engages HSBC for financial services, such as bond arrangements, and HSBC provides commentary on MAS policy.
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Brent Operational
MAS monitors energy price pressures, indicating that Brent's price movements influence MAS's economic outlook.
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Amundi Transactional
MAS allocated funds to Amundi on October 1, 2026.
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Robinson Structural
Robinson holds the position of chief economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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RHB Operational
RHB actively forecasts the policy parameters set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Bybit Structural
MAS, a financial regulator, added Bybit to its Investor Alert List, indicating regulatory monitoring.
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Standard Chartered Transactional
MAS formally appointed Standard Chartered to arrange a bond.
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Deutsche Bank Structural
MAS oversees Deutsche Bank's participation as a clearing member in regulated financial systems.
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El Niño Mentioned together
MAS monitors El Niño as a weather pattern that drives global economic risks, such as food price inflation.
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Reuters Mentioned together
Reuters reports on and tracks analysts' expectations regarding monetary policy set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
15 events- Tampered wallets caused significant financial losses involving digital assets.
- DBS, Airwallex, and Mastercard joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative, focusing on stablecoin regulation and tokenized cash adoption.
- Authorities are advised to consider implementing new market rules in Singapore.
- Central bank policies are diverging, with the Singapore dollar gaining appeal as an alternative to the yen amid BOJ rate hikes.
- Chee Hong Tat has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- Robinson has been appointed as the chief economist for the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- CBUAE participated in the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok and held bilateral discussions with the Bank of Korea and MAS.
- Monetary Authority of Singapore held meetings on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore appointed Loh Khum Yean to its board.
- MAS allocated funds to Amundi, while SGX implemented smaller board lot sizes and listed Jardine companies.
- DBS loan growth is reported to be trailing the broader growth of the Singapore banking system.
- Cardoso led CBN engagements with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to strengthen financial links between Nigeria and Singapore.
- Singapore Parliament passed legislation granting statutory power to regulate systemically important banks.
- ST Engineering and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding contribute to STI earnings while MAS pursues appreciation of the Singapore dollar.
- Shawn Loh asked the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to monitor the impact of TLAC.
September 2026
8 events- Regional bodies, including the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Asian Development Bank, are discussing the infrastructure funding needs and annual investment requirements for Southeast Asia.
- Millennium Management, specializing in Japanese government bonds, faced adverse strategy impacts due to yen rate volatility and filed regulatory records with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- MAS, GPFG, and other institutions participated in the NSE anchor book, alongside Morgan Stanley leading foreign investment flows.
- Bill mandates alignment with international FATF standards, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore overseeing financial regulation within Singapore.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore regulates and reports on the national bond market issuance.
- India and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are collaborating on developing standards for integrated payment systems.
- The Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) is rolling out across the Alipay+ ecosystem, involving MAS and several acquiring partners.
- Gemini received an MPI license from MAS to serve customers in Singapore, with Cameron Winklevoss as President and Tyler Winklevoss as CEO.
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August 2026
13 events- The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched COSMIC to help commercial banks enhance defenses against financial crime and share risk information.
- MAS is advancing institutional experimentation around tokenized finance while Luna PR expands its footprint in Singapore and Hong Kong.
- MAS forecasts inflation in Singapore due to conflict-driven supply chain issues.
- MAS and MOF plan to introduce tax exemptions and other measures to strengthen Singapore's competitiveness.
- MAS strengthens Singapore's fintech hub position under the leadership of Gan Kim Yong.
- A vague incident involving Hougang, Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Xiaohongshu, and DBS was reported on August 30, 2026.
- CEO resignation impacts company leadership structure while MAS considers Parliament's views on insurance acts.
- Companies are merging to build financial market infrastructure, which requires approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- MAS regulates financial services in Singapore to maintain a competitive edge against rival financial hubs.
- Piyush Gupta, Deputy Chairman of MAS, authored a book and contributed to MAS advisory panels regarding Singapore's financial sector.
- Debia Pte. Ltd. announced a strategic investment and partnership with Newland Digital Technology Co., Ltd. on August 1, 2026. Debia is based in Singapore and operates under MAS licensing.
- MA Singapore initiatives support investor participation.
- Financial institutions in Malaysia and Singapore are integrating Danantara into the KSSK Plus framework under new oversight directives.
July 2026
15 events- MAS operates within Singapore's financial system.
- MAS tightened monetary policy to strengthen the Singapore dollar.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore guards against inflation driven by geopolitical risks related to the Iran conflict.
- Gan Kim Yong, chairing the MAS, explained policy on establishing FFI to promote AI adoption in Singapore.
- Monetary policy manages economic stability as conflict impacts energy markets and trade routes.
- SGX is listing Astrea bonds and proposing new investment frameworks for retail investors in Singapore.
- BIS hosts a mirror of MAS website content, alongside historical facts about Singapore and Malaysia's economic relationship.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Thailand signed an MoU on cybersecurity cooperation and exchanged regulatory updates.
- Central banks, including Bank Indonesia, MAS, and RBA, are participating in the EMEAP forum.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore appointed HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Deutsche Bank to arrange a bond.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore approved the Bank of China as a primary dealer in Singapore.
- On July 10th, three separate developments were reported: Deloitte published findings on Singapore's market performance, MA Singapore boosted capital market liquidity, and Malaysia led the IPO market in H1 2026.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List.
- Singapore and Shanghai are competing as financial hubs for the global gold trade market.
- MAS proposes PCC framework to deepen Singapore's role as a risk management hub.
June 2026
7 events- Geopolitical risk amid Middle East conflict involving the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
- MAS rolled out a tokenised bills pilot and stablecoin regime in Singapore.
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore organized FinTech initiatives in Singapore.
- Gan Kim Yong discussed the Monetary Authority of Singapore's recent regulatory changes concerning investment funds in Singapore.
- MAS surveys professional forecasters on economic outlook, noting conflict escalation in the Middle East as a downside risk to growth.
- Hawkish Fed sentiment and MAS policy decisions are driving currency movements in Singapore.
- MTI and the Monetary Authority of Singapore are now jointly managing the inflation outlook for Singapore.